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Hastings race start of trail
A group three test at Hastings next Saturday will define the 3-year-old paths of a trio of Matamata stablemates.
Extravagant Flemington failure for fans
What caused Xtravagant to race so poorly in Saturday's A$200,000 Bobby Lewis remains a mystery for the time being.
Jockey draws rich praise from trainer
The southern jockey then played her part in guiding Gypsy Fair to a defeat of the favourite Platinum Command.
Heroic effort by undefeated colt
Heroic Valour has taken up as a 3-year-old where he left off last season following a tenacious performance to triumph on his Ruakaka return.
Watch: Jockey sent flying by stray golf ball
Jockey Kieren Fox was lucky to emerge unscathed after a stray golf ball sent him flying from his horse.
Get on the winning path with All Roads
All Roads will prove himself the most improved horse in the north if he wins at Ruakaka today. And he can.
Racing: Swords are out for Moreira
World-class jockey Joao Moreira rides the favourite Omei Sword in tomorrow's A$1 million Golden Rose at Rosehill and if you think
Patriarch of successful racing family passes away
John Butcher, the patriarch of one of New Zealand racing's most successful families, has died. The Cambridge horseman passed away
Pacer sounds warning to punters
Champion trainer Mark Purdon wasn't getting too carried away with the good or the bad when his superstars returned to the track yesterday.
Purdon plans Cup options
The chances of Lazarus taking on pacing's big boys in the New Zealand Trotting Cup are increasing by the day ... and they could get their most serious boost yet today.
Racing: GN victor to soon kick back
We may have seen the last of Kick Back. Her moment of glory in winning Saturday's jumping holy grail probably also declared her retirement.
Racing: Moonee looks safer for a punt
Australian form expert Brett Davidson says Randwick today will be a near bottomless heavy (9) or (10).
Racing: The race of many great memories
The scene is Ellerslie Racecourse, two weeks ago today, the men's toilet in the members' grandstand.
No concerns over Locharburn's fitness
The first steps on the road to the New Zealand Cup can be fraught with danger for punters.
Leg injury ends racing career of Valley Girl
One of New Zealand's finest race mares Valley Girl has been prematurely retired.
Death of jump-racing horses 'unacceptable'
An animal rights organisation says the death of three jump-racing horses in three weeks is unacceptable.
Racing: Kawi to bypass Cox Plate
The Cox Plate is NOT a target and trainer Allan Sharrock remains unconvinced Kawi is even a 2000m horse.
Purdon plucks three rich plums at Melton
Mark Purdon has no regrets not to be hunting down the toughest record in harness racing.
Melbourne is beckoning Kawi
"It's very satisfying - it was a challenge, but I knew I had the horse to do it with," Sharrock said.
Humidor stakes claim
Rising staying star Humidor has moved an effortless step closer to a group one date in the closing leg of the Hawke's Bay Triple Crown series.
Wide draw no problem for Barcelo
Barcelo was three wide near the pace and he finished resolutely in the straight to get the better of the filly Mystery Show, who was wayward under pressure close to home.
Kawi should win if track suitable
Well, we haven't quite got to a definitive point either way with the state of the Hastings track, but things are a bit clearer.
Kiwis ready to feature at Caulfield
The first five overs of what could be a innings win for New Zealand against Australia this spring happens in Melbourne this afternoon.
Racing: Purdon predicts tough day
The master finds himself in an unusual situation on Breeders Crown day tomorrow.
Racing: Young driver worth a butcher's hook
A determined Zac Butcher could be the driver to follow at Alexandra Park tonight and beyond.